TOMMY RAND STORAGE BARN Recycling Plant in Pineville, Arkansas

TOMMY RAND STORAGE BARN is a recycling plant situated at 1860 DOLPH RD. in Pineville, Izard County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 562920, which corresponds to materials recovery facilities that process recyclable materials. As a recycling plant in the United States, this facility operates within the regulatory framework of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Subtitle D, which governs solid waste management, including recycling operations. State-level regulations in Arkansas further define operational standards for materials recovery, including requirements for sorting, processing, and storing recyclables. The facility's scale is typical for a rural recycling operation, serving the local community in Izard County. The environmental significance of TOMMY RAND STORAGE BARN lies in its role in diverting recyclable materials from landfills, thereby reducing methane emissions and conserving natural resources. By processing materials locally, the facility also minimizes transportation-related emissions. Its operation supports Arkansas's waste diversion goals and contributes to the circular economy by supplying recycled feedstocks to manufacturers.

In the rural setting of Izard County, Arkansas, the recycling plant helps mitigate environmental impacts associated with waste disposal. By diverting recyclables from landfills, it reduces methane generation and leachate production. The facility's location away from dense urban areas minimizes community proximity concerns, though traffic from collection vehicles is a consideration. Proper management of stored materials is essential to prevent fire hazards and runoff, aligning with state environmental regulations.